Our Chapter

Our Staff
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Shelley Freeman

Director of Programs

My Wish
I wish to spend the day with University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team at the finals of the NCAA basketball tournament while they win the National Championship.
Our Board
Tara Alford

Board Chair

Community Volunteer
Chris Schlueter

Board Treasurer

FirstBank
Liz Nelson

Board Secretary

Community Volunteer
John Arnold
Ingram
Brigid Carpenter
Baker Donelson
Sue Ann Hemphill
Executive Coach
Young Leaders Board
Bronte Barr

YLB Chair

Silvermark Partners
Joey King

YLB Chair Elect

BluWave
Amee Desai

YLB Secretary

GEODIS
Calvin Dunning
FirstBank
Chase Hostetter
Houchens Insurance Group
Kelsie Lancaster
Cargill
Giving Societies

Lifetime Giving Societies:

The Star Society

  • Gifts amounting to $100,000+

The Wish Society

  • Gifts amounting to $50,000+

The Joy Society

  • Gifts amounting to $25,000+

The Hope Society

  • Gifts amounting to $10,000+

The Hero Society

  • Gifts amounting to $5,000+

Annual Giving Societies:

The Sapphire Society

  • Gifts amounting to $10,000+ in the past year

The Diamond Society

  • Gifts amounting to 5,000+ in the past year

The Emerald Society

  • Gifts amounting to $1,000+ in the past year

 

*Updated 2026 Giving Society member list coming soon!

Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check to see if we have openings below.

We do not currently have any part-time, full-time, or internship opportunities open. Please check back again in the future!

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee spent 77% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 14% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 9% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.  

We are proud to be a BBB of Middle Tennessee Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. 

Media Center

Access news releases, background information, and recent news about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team. 

Media Contact: 
Emma Dishman 
Marketing Coordinator 
615.257.7783 
edishman@middletennesee.wish.org

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